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Paul Mochrie – President & CEO – Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Paul Mochrie has accepted the role of President & CEO with the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

Paul is an accomplished public sector leader with 32 years of service across health care, provincial public service and municipal government. He has led large, complex organizations through significant change, including digitally enabled transformations and implementation of shared services to strengthen performance, partnerships, and continuity of high-quality public services.

With previous experience at Fraser Health, Vancouver Coastal Health, the Health Employers Association of BC and the BC Ministry of Health, Paul brings a strong understanding of BC’s health system and the connections within that are critical to improving outcomes.

During his 14 years with the City of Vancouver, Paul held increasingly senior roles, serving as city manager from 2021 – 2025. He led 9,500 staff delivering a wide range of services, including social services, public safety and emergency response, and oversaw the City’s COVID-19 recovery plan and its successful bid to host matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Most recently, Paul has been supporting BC Emergency Health Services on a contract basis, working with the senior executive team on key strategic initiatives.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Paul!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Jennifer Lyle – Chief Executive Officer – Association of Neighbourhood Houses of BC

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Jennifer Lyle has accepted the role of Chief Executive Officer with the Association of Neighbourhood Houses of British Columbia (ANHBC) effective July 20, 2026.

Jennifer joins ANHBC from the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon, where she has served as CEO since 2021. She brings extensive leadership experience across the non-profit, health, and community care sectors.

A people-centred, transformational leader, Jennifer has deep experience working alongside community members to effect change. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an ability to understand and navigate complex, challenging environments to create meaningful, positive impact. Jennifer believes strongly in the values, vision, and mission of ANHBC. Her approach focuses on working alongside teams and partners to align on collective impact, translating shared vision into clear priorities, and deepening organizational resilience.

Jennifer will lead ANHBC into a period of strategic and intentional growth, continuing to support neighbourhood houses and communities across Metro Vancouver.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Jennifer!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Guy Lomax – Director, Financial Planning & Business Support – BC Assessment

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce that Guy Lomax has accepted the role of Director, Financial Planning & Business Support with BC Assessment.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Guy!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Rich Harries – Chief Executive Officer – Cascadia Credit Union

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As a result of a national search led by PFM Executive Search, Cascadia Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of its next CEO, Rich Harries.

Rich will succeed retiring CEO Kelly Marshall and will bring 24 years of progressive leadership experience in the credit union sector, most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Access Credit Union, where Rich led a staff of approximately 300 employees in retail banking, back office, corporate properties, commercial & agriculture segments, as well as people & culture.  In his time with Access, he also helped the organization navigate 15 successful mergers, achieving significant growth across the province of Manitoba.

Access is now 47 branches and over $14B in assets under management. The Board of Cascadia Credit Union is thrilled to have Rich joining the team.

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Rich!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.

Susan O’Donnell – Executive Project Director – Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp)

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PFM Executive Search is excited to announce the appointment of Susan O’Donnell as the Executive Project Director with Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp).

On behalf of PFM Executive Search, congratulations Susan!

PFM Executive Search is recognized as a leader in executive search and has been working with some of the most prominent Canadian private, public, and not-for-profit clients over the past 30-years. We are known for our ability to recruit senior leaders from around the world to top management positions.